SUMS Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of sum

as in totals

a complete amount of something the sum of human knowledge on that subject

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as in summaries

a short statement of the main points the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering

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as in heights

the highest part or point he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms

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as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sum

as in adds

to combine (numbers) into a single sum can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator

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Recent Examples of sums

Noun

The acquisition looks small next to the enormous sums being spent on frontier AI models, data centers and chips. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The sums are vast, but the explanations for the spending range from vague to inscrutable. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 19 Aug. 2026 Liverpool have spent £91million, though more than half of that was committed in February on Jeremy Jacquet, and the departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson have lopped significant sums off the wage bill. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite the large sums already raised by Peltola, her campaign has raised some eyebrows in the past week. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Given UnitedHealth’s size as one of the five largest companies in the world by revenue, this examination likely involves substantial sums of money. — Bob Herman, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 Content creators who promote this kind of lifestyle are earning insane sums—one streamer named Adin Ross is raking in $30,000 to $50,000 an hour, Sasha reports. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 But even small retirement contributions can compound into large sums, given enough time. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 This surge in debt issuance — including less-visible forms of leverage — is sharpening the focus on whether the eventual returns from AI infrastructure can justify the vast sums being spent. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

The solution, as ever, is collaboration and aptly, Balfe sums it up with an 80’s movie reference. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Calling it the Things Can Only Get Better Tour really sums it up. — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026 The rent adjustment maximum is based on a formula that sums a 5% base rate with the annual change in the California Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum total of 10%. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Kakanias sums it up more succinctly. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026 That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 That about sums it up nicely, song. — Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026 That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums

Noun

Maui is forecast to see 4 to 6 inches, while the forecast is less certain for the other islands, with generally lower totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected and isolated amounts up to 4 inches or more possible.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of totals

Noun

In healthcare, for example, an admissions department that once required 10 people may need two as AI handles referral summaries, reimbursement assessments and coordination workflows.

— Dave Wessinger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The software could also generate summaries after each exercise.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of summaries

Noun

Towering waves generated by intense Pacific storm systems, their heights amplified by El Niño, could erode parts of the fragile coastline and shut down crucial coastal transportation arteries.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of heights

Verb

And thanks to its boxy fit, the shirt adds balance to outfits with flare jeans or leggings.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Not only are these sheer curtains over half off right now, but the subtle stripe adds just enough visual interest without distracting from your room’s overall design scheme.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adds

Noun

The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026

Definition of totalities

Noun

Abrams said the broad outlines of a war with Iran, including it contesting the Strait of Hormuz, were well understood in national security circles before the fighting began.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Many of the risks Gates outlines are specific to richer, Western countries.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of outlines

Noun

The orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026